This course is designed for certificated teachers and counselors who are considering pursuing their National Boards or just beginning their National Boards certification journey. This 6-hour Foundation course gives an overview of the national boards processes: the 4 Components that are submitted for scoring, the 5 National Boards Core Propositions and National Boards Certificate Standards, which portfolios, evidence and assessments are based upon, the timelines and due dates for National Boards. This course is specifically designed to assist new candidates in organizing their materials and time to jumpstart their learning of the language and processes of National Boards, and plan for their National Boards journey. There will be no make-up for classes missed.  

This course will fulfill one of the OSPI Conditional Loan requirements. 

Event Notes: This course is in-person.  

Materials participants will need:  NBPTS Candidate Resources Portal – nbpts.org: 

1. Guide to National Board Certification 

2. Scoring Guide – Understanding Your Scores 

3. General Portfolio Instructions – Components 2, 3, & 4: All Certificate Areas 

4. Certificate Specific Standards 

5. Certificate Specific Component Instructions for C1, C2, C3 & C4